MEXICAN BOTANAS & FRUTAS LOCAS

With 6 documented inspections, MEXICAN BOTANAS & FRUTAS LOCAS in NORTH FORT MYERS has achieved a 4.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

80 PONDELLA RD STE D

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13509493

14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle missing from white standup reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10940307

14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle missing from white standup reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Certified Food Manager expired 08/24/2025. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8894136

14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle broken off on white standup reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation
10-23-4:Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Observed no water in well with in use scoop.

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8720889

14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door handle to standup white reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation
32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8463308

14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle to tall white reach in cooler.
10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed no water in well with in use scoop.
32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Repeat Violation
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with bulk flour unlabeled.

Inspection Date: 8/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342892

08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on floor. Operator moved onions off floor. Corrected On-Site
10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not above bulk sugar. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Repeat Violation
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar unlabeled on shelf closest to dipperwell. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site